Page 21 of Tangled Weeds

Devon

Iwasn’t sure what was happening, but I could tell by the look on Johnny’s face that something definitely had. But before I could put much thought into it, two girls in bikinis were helped to the stage and went right to the poles that were at opposite sides near the front. Easy turned back to look at each of us with a perplexed look before rolling into the next song. The girlsdanced and did all sorts of amazing stunts on the poles that actually worked well with the music, and since we were playing in a strip club, I guess we should have been thankful they were wearing some clothing.

When the song ended, they hopped down and disappeared into the crowd. Easy looked back at me and grinned. It was so different than the usual look he gave me I nearly dropped one of my sticks, making him laugh out loud. Liam gave him a shove and they were on each other like they were about to fuck on the stage. Grabbing and kissing like there were only the two of them, and no one else was around. The crowd went crazy, and as soon as they broke apart Liam went right into the next song, never missing a note.

Time flew by and stood still all at the same time. I could remember every little part of everything that had happened while we were on stage, and when Vance signaled we were done, I wasn’t ready to leave yet. This is what I lived for, and performing with zero drama and lots of talented musicians was better than sex. Well almost. My eyes shot to the side where Johnny and the band had been standing while we were playing but now, they were gone. Easy waved us over to the front of the stage and we took a bow together before hurrying offstage.

“Hey, guys, I talked to Tanner, the manager for Anchor Grey, and they’re onboard to open for you guys at the other three Vegas shows.” Vance didn’t seem surprised or insulted when the other guys mumbled something at him as they walked by. But his eyes met mine and he put a hand on my chest. “I didn’t want you to be surprised that they were going to continue with us.”

I wasn’t really sure why he thought I’d care but I nodded and tried to move past him. “You’re our drummer until Glenn comes back. I just wanted you to know that for sure. The guys were all very happy with you. They’re not great communicators as you could see,” Vance said.

“Thanks, man.” I held my hand out to him, and he surprised me by pulling me in for a hug.

“Go have some fun, kid. We won’t let you fuck up, I promise.” I nodded before walking off in the direction of the room we’d been in earlier when a hand reached out from one of the other rooms and pulled me into it.

“What the—” I barely got out when warm lips were on mine.

“Sorry, I don’t normally do this, but I’ve wanted to kiss you for the past hour, and I guess it got the better of me,” Johnny said. It was just dark enough in the room, it made it hard for me to see him, but I could see enough to know he was smiling when he spoke. My arms wrapped around him and pulled him closer and was thankful as fuck I’d brushed my teeth after throwing up.

“I didn’t think you were interested. I couldn’t take my eyes off you earlier,” I whispered and kissed his neck. “I’m a sweaty mess.”

“You smell delicious,” he said, and both of us laughed at that because there was no way I smelled good in any way. “Did Vance tell you we’re the opening act for your other three shows?”

“Yeah, congratulations. I love your sound. Looks like losing your other band members didn’t hurt you guys too much,” I said, as we swayed in the dark. “I’m glad we have a chance to spend more time together.” Words flowed out of me as I tried to search through the dark for more detail to his face, and wished I could see his brown eyes clearly.

“You’re an amazing drummer. How long are you playing with Blinding Light?” he asked.

“Until my uncle’s broken arm heals. Are we going to talk business all night?” I asked and leaned in for a kiss. We were both hard, and I hoped he was into doing more than just kissing.

“Where are you staying?” He panted as he spoke, and I continued to kiss any skin I could reach. He gasped as his eyes slid shut.

“Your manager put us up in a hotel, I don’t know which one though.”

I stopped and waited for his eyes to open. “We’re staying at a hotel too. I thought we’d be sleeping on the bus, but the guys don’t love that, and it’s not ideal for all of us to shower. And weallneed to shower.” He laughed at that and neither one of us moved.

“What’s the chance we’re staying at the same hotel?” Johnny asked.

“Oh, I’d say it’s one hundred percent. Vance probably knows someone, and they made it happen.”

“So, what are your plans when you get to your room?” he asked, and his voice was low and gravely which went right to my dick that was already straining in my tight jeans.

“What plans do you want me to have?” I said, and hoped I sounded sexy, knowing it was a little dorky but not really caring.

“You, fucking me against the wall hard and fast,” he whispered and ground his hard dick against mine, making me hiss.

“That’s a little specific,” I said.

“I like to get what I want, and right now I want you so fucking bad if I thought we could get away with it I’d be on your dick already.”

My eyes widened at his words. “You seemed so innocent,” I managed to get out.

“Oh, I’m far from innocent.”

“Devon?” Liam yelled down the hall. “Vance said he was right behind us but he’s gone.”

“Maybe he’s in the bathroom?” Easy said and their voices faded as they moved further away.

Johnny stared at me wearing a smirk. “Your friends are looking for you.”

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